William Gordon Penney, Baron Penney1

M, #191691, b. 24 June 1909, d. 3 March 1991
Last Edited=24 Sep 2023
     William Gordon Penney, Baron Penney was born on 24 June 1909.2 He was the son of William Alfred Penney and Blanche Evelyn Johnson.2 He married, firstly, Adele Minnie Elms, daughter of Percy Orrin Elms, in 1935.2 He married, secondly, Eleanor Joan Quennell, daughter of George Quennell, on 3 November 1945.2 He died on 3 March 1991 at age 81.1
     He was educated at Sherborne Technical School, Sherborne, Dorset, England.2 He graduated from London University, London, England, in 1930 with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)2 He graduated from London University, London, England, in 1931 with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)2 He graduated from University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, U.S.A.G, in 1933 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 He graduated from Pembroke College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1935 with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)2 He was assistant professor of mathematics between 1936 and 1945 at Imperial College of Science, Technology, London, England.2 He was Chief Superintendant, Ministry of Supply between 1945 and 1954.2 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society (F.R.S.) in 1946.2 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) in 1952.1 He was member of the Atomic Energy Authority in 1954.2 He was chairman of the Atomic Energy Authority between 1964 and 1967.2 He was Rector in 1967 at Imperial College of Science, Technology, London, EnglandG.2 He was created Baron Penney, of East Hendred in the Royal County of Berkshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 7 July 1967.1 He was awarded the Order of Merit (O.M.) in 1969.1

Children of William Gordon Penney, Baron Penney and Adele Minnie Elms

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S34] BP1970 page 2094. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]

Raymond William Pennock, Baron Pennock1

M, #191692, b. 16 June 1920, d. 23 February 1993
Last Edited=14 Nov 2020
     Raymond William Pennock, Baron Pennock was born on 16 June 1920.2 He was the son of Frederick H. Pennock and Harriet Mathieson.3 He married Lorna Pearse, daughter of Percival Pearse, in 1943.2 He died on 23 February 1993 at age 72.1
     He was educated at Coatham School, Coatham, Yorkshire, England.3 He was with ICI between 1961 and 1980.2 He was deputy chairman of ICI Ltd between 1975 and 1980.2 He was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1978.2 He was chairman of BICC plc between 1980 and 1984.2 He was created Baron Pennock, of Norton in the County of Cleveland [U.K. Life Peer] on 16 July 1982.1 He was deputy chairman of Plessey Company between 1985 and 1989.2

Children of Raymond William Pennock, Baron Pennock and Lorna Pearse

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S212] Obituaries, The Independent, London, U.K.. Hereinafter cited as The Independent.
  3. [S8869] Peter Borrie, "re: Borrie Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 5 Dec 2019. Hereinafter cited as "re: Borrie Family."

Pauline Welch, Baroness Perry of Southwark1

F, #191693, b. 15 October 1931
Last Edited=20 Feb 2013
     Pauline Welch, Baroness Perry of Southwark was born on 15 October 1931.2 She is the daughter of John George Embleton Welch and Elizabeth Cowan.2 She married George Walter Perry, son of Percy Walter Perry, in 1952.2
     She was educated at Girl's High School, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.2 She graduated from Girton College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 From 1952, her married name became Perry.1 She was a lecturer in philosophy between 1956 and 1959 at Manitoba University, Manitoba, CanadaG.2 She was a lecturer in philosophy between 1961 and 1962 at Massachusetts University, Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G.2 She was a lecturer in education between 1962 and 1966 at Exeter University, Exeter, Devon, EnglandG.2 She was a lecturer in education between 1966 and 1970 at Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.2 She was a schools inspector between 1970 and 1986.2 She was a director between 1987 and 1992 at South Bank University, EnglandG.2 She wrote the book The Future of Higher Education, published 1991.2 She was created Baroness Perry of Southwark, of Charlbury, co. Oxfordshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 16 July 1991.1 She was the President between 1994 and 2000 at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.2 She held the office of Pro-Chancellor of Surey University in 2001.2 She wrote the book the Womb In Which I Lay, published 2003.2 She lived at 98 Bramfield Road, London, England.1

Children of Pauline Welch, Baroness Perry of Southwark and George Walter Perry

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3101. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Sir Walter Laing Macdonald Perry, Baron Perry of Walton1

M, #191694, b. 16 June 1921, d. 18 July 2003
Last Edited=20 Feb 2013
     Sir Walter Laing Macdonald Perry, Baron Perry of Walton was born on 16 June 1921.2 He was the son of Fletcher Smith Perry and Flora M. Macdonald.2 He married, firstly, Anne Elizabeth Grant in 1946.2 He and Anne Elizabeth Grant were divorced in 1971.2 He married Catherine Hilda Crawley, daughter of Ambrose Crawley, in 1971.2 He died on 18 July 2003 at age 82.1
     He was educated at Ayr Academy, Ayrshire, ScotlandG.2 He was educated at High School of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland.2 He graduated from St. Andrew's University, St. Andrews, Fife, ScotlandG, in 1943 with a Bachelor of Medicine (M.B.)2 He graduated from St. Andrew's University, St. Andrews, Fife, ScotlandG, in 1943 with a Bachelor of Surgeory (Ch.B.)2 He was a medical officer in the Colonial Medical Service between 1944 and 1946 at Nigeria.2 He was a medical officer in the Royal Air Force between 1946 and 1947.2 He was a member of the Medical Research Council between 1947 and 1952.2 He graduated from St. Andrew's University, St. Andrews, Fife, ScotlandG, in 1948 with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)2 He was director of the Department of Biological Standards of the National Institution of Medical Research between 1952 and 1958.2 He was a member of the British Pharmacopoeia Commission between 1952 and 1968.2 He was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1957.1,2 He was secretary of the British Pharmacological Society between 1957 and 1961.2 He graduated from St. Andrew's University, St. Andrews, Fife, ScotlandG, in 1958 with a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)2 He was a professor of Pharmacology between 1958 and 1968 at Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.2 He was appointed Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (F.R.C.P.E.) in 1967.2 He was appointed Fellow, Royal College of Physicians (F.R.C.P.) in 1968.2 He held the office of Vice-Chancellor of the Open University between 1969 and 1980.2 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society of Edinburgh (F.R.S.E.)1,2 He was chairman of the Standing Committee for Continuing Education.2 He was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1974.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Dundee University, Dundee, Angus, ScotlandG, in 1975.2 He wrote the book Open University, published 1976.2 He was created Baron Perry of Walton, of Walton, co. Buckinghamshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 9 February 1979.1 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society (F.R.S.)1,2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (D.U.) by Stirling University, Stirling, Stirlingshire, ScotlandG, in 1980.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (D.U.) by Open University, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, EnglandG, in 1981.2 He held the office of Deputy Leader of the Social Democratic Pary in the House of Lords between 1981 and 1983.2 He was a Fellow between 1981 and 2003 at University College London, London, EnglandG.2 He was a Fellow between 1981 and 2003 at Open University, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, EnglandG.2 He was chairman of the National Advisory Body for Public Sector Higher Education between 1985 and 1989.2 He held the office of Deputy Leader of the Social Democratic Pary in the House of Lords between 1988 and 1989.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) by Victoria University, Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, in 1992.2 He was president of the Research Defense Society between 1993 and 2003.2 He was awarded the Wellcome Gold Medal in 1994.2 He lived at 2 Crammon Road South, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.2 He lived at 10 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.2

Children of Sir Walter Laing Macdonald Perry, Baron Perry of Walton and Anne Elizabeth Grant

Children of Sir Walter Laing Macdonald Perry, Baron Perry of Walton and Catherine Hilda Crawley

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3102. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Professor Maurice Harry Peston, Baron Peston1

M, #191695, b. 19 March 1931, d. 23 April 2016
Last Edited=26 Apr 2016
     Professor Maurice Harry Peston, Baron Peston was born on 19 March 1931.2 He was the son of Abraham Peston and Yetta R. Malt.2 He married Helen Conroy, daughter of Joseph Conroy, on 17 November 1958.2 He died on 23 April 2016 at age 85.3
     He was educated at Belle Vue Boys' School, Bradford, Yorkshire, England.2 He was educated at Hackney Downs School, London, England.2 He graduated from London School of Economics and Political Science, London, EnglandG, with a Bachelor of Science in Economics (B.Sc.Econ.)2 He was educated at Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.G.2 He was a science officer and senior science officer for the Army Operations Research Group between 1954 and 1957.2 He was an assistant lecturer, lecturer and reader of Economics between 1957 and 1965 at London School of Economics and Political Science, London, EnglandG.2 He was an educational advisor for the Treasury between 1962 and 1964.2 He was an educational advisor for the Ministry of Defense between 1964 and 1966.2 He was a professor of Economics between 1965 and 1988 at Queen Mary College, London University, London, EnglandG.2 He held the office of Member of the House of Lords Select Committee on Nationalised Industries between 1966 and 1970.2 He was a member of the Council for National Academic Awards between 1967 and 1973.2 He wrote the book Elementary Matrices for Economics, published 1969.2 He wrote the book Public Goods and the Public Sector, published 1972.2 He held the office of Member of the House of Lords Select Committee on Nationalised Industries between 1972 and 1973.2 He wrote the book Theory of Macroeconomic Policy, published 1974.2 He was a special advisor to the Secretary of State of the Department of Education and Science between 1974 and 1975.2 He was a member of the Social Science Research Council between 1976 and 1979.2 He wrote the book Whatever happened to Macroeconomics?, published 1980.2 He wrote the book The British Economy, published 1982.2 He wrote the book Theory of Macroeconomic Policy, 2nd Edition, published 1982.2 He wrote the book The British Economy, 2nd Edition, published 1984.2 He was a Fellow in 1987 at Portsmouth Polytechnic, Portsmouth, Hampshire, EnglandG.2 He was created Baron Peston, of Mile End, Greater London [U.K. Life Peer] on 24 March 1987.1 He was an emeritus professor at Queen Mary College, London University, London, EnglandG.2 He was chairman of the National Federation of Educational Research.2 He was a Fellow at Queen Mary and Westfield Colleges, London University, London, EnglandG.2

Children of Professor Maurice Harry Peston, Baron Peston and Helen Conroy

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3114. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S203] Announcements, The Times, London, U.K.. Hereinafter cited as The Times.


John Wynne William Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil1

M, #191696, b. 13 February 1919, d. 22 November 2006
Last Edited=25 Feb 2013
     John Wynne William Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil was born on 13 February 1919.2 He was the son of Ivor Eliot Peyton and Dorothy Helen Elphinstone.3 He married, firstly, Diana Clinch, daughter of Douglas Clinch, in December 1947.2 He and Diana Clinch were divorced in 1966.2 He married, secondly, Mary Constance Wyndham, daughter of Brig.-Gen. Hon. Everard Humphrey Wyndham and Ruth Constance Astley, on 27 July 1966.4 He died on 22 November 2006 at age 87.2
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.2 He was educated at Trinity College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.3 He fought in the Second World War.3 He gained the rank of Second Lieutenant in 1939 in the 15th/19th Hussars.3 Between 1940 and 1945 he was held as a Prisoner of War (P.O.W.)3 He was admitted to Inner Temple in 1945 entitled to practise as a barrister.3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Yeovil between 1951 and 1983.3 He was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Power between 1962 and 1964.3 He was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport in 1970.3 He was appointed Privy Councillor (P.C.) in 1970.3 He was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Industries Department of the Environment between 1970 and 1974.3 He was chairman of Texas Instruments between 1974 and 1990.3 He was created Baron Peyton of Yeovil, of Yeovil in the County of Somerset [U.K. Life Peer] on 5 October 1983.1 He was treasurer of the Zoological Society of London between 1984 and 1991.3 He was chairman of British Aluminium between 1987 and 1991.3 He wrote the book Without Benefit of Laundry, (autobiography.)3 He lived at The Old Malt House, Hinton St George, Somerset, England.3 He lived at 6 Temple West Mews, West Square, London, England.3

Children of John Wynne William Peyton, Baron Peyton of Yeovil and Diana Clinch

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S203] Announcements, The Times, London, U.K., 24 November 2006. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3125. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  4. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Norah Mary Lusher, Baroness Phillips1,2

F, #191697, b. 12 August 1910, d. 14 August 1992
Last Edited=18 May 2014
     Norah Mary Lusher, Baroness Phillips was born on 12 August 1910.2 She married Morgan W. Phillips in 1930 at Fulham, London, EnglandG.2 She died on 14 August 1992 at age 82 at London, EnglandG.1
     She held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.)1 From 1930, her married name became Phillips.1 She was created Baroness Phillips, of Fulham in the County of Greater London [U.K. Life Peer] on 21 December 1964.1 She held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London between 1978 and 1985.3

Child of Norah Mary Lusher, Baroness Phillips and Morgan W. Phillips

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S4567] Bill Norton, "re: Pitman Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 6 April 2010 and 19 April 2011. Hereinafter cited as "re: Pitman Family."
  3. [S212] Obituaries, The Independent, London, U.K.. Hereinafter cited as The Independent.

David Chilton Phillips, Baron Phillips of Ellesmere1

M, #191698, b. 7 March 1924, d. 23 February 1999
Last Edited=17 Jul 2007
     David Chilton Phillips, Baron Phillips of Ellesmere was born on 7 March 1924.2 He was the son of Charles Harry Phillips and Edith Harriet Finney.3 He married Diana Kathleen Hutchinson in 1960.2 He died on 23 February 1999 at age 74.1
     He was educated at Ellesmere Church of England Schools, Ellesmere, Shropshire, EnglandG.2 He was educated at Oswestry Boys' High School, Oswestry, Shropshire, EnglandG.2 He was educated at University College, Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG.2 He gained the rank of radar officer between 1944 and 1947 in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve.2 He was a postdoctoral fellow for the National Research Council, Canada between 1951 and 1952.2 He was a research officer between 1953 and 1955 at National Research Labs, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG.2 He was a research worker between 1955 and 1956 at Davy Faraday Research Lab Royal Institution, London, EnglandG.2 He was Professor of Molecular Bio Physics between 1966 and 1990 at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by Leicester University, Leicester, Leicestershire, EnglandG, in 1974.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by University of Wales, WalesG, in 1975.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by University of Wales, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.G, in 1978.2 He was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1979.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by Exeter University, Exeter, Devon, EnglandG, in 1982.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by Warwick University, Warwick, Warwickshire, EnglandG, in 1982.2 He was a director of Celltech between 1982 and 1997.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of University (D.U.) by Essex University, Essex, EnglandG, in 1983.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by Birmingham University, Birmingham, Warwickshire, EnglandG, in 1987.2 He was appointed Fellow, Institute of Physics (F.Inst.P.) in 1988.2 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) in 1989.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) by Weizmann Insitute of Science in 1990.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, ScotlandG, in 1990.2 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society (F.R.S.)1 He was chairman of Finsbury Communications between 1992 and 1995.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by Bath University, Bath, Somerset, EnglandG, in 1994.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by Glamorgan University, Glamorgan, WalesG, in 1994.2 He was created Baron Phillips of Ellesmere, of Ellesmere in the County of Shropshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 14 July 1994.1 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of University (D.U.) by Stirling University, Stirling, Stirlingshire, ScotlandG, in 1995.2

Child of David Chilton Phillips, Baron Phillips of Ellesmere and Diana Kathleen Hutchinson

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S8] BP1999 volume 2, page 2246. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
  3. [S8] BP1999. [S8]

Andrew Wyndham Phillips, Baron Phillips of Sudbury1

M, #191699, b. 15 March 1939, d. 9 April 2023
Last Edited=28 Apr 2023
Andrew Phillips, Baron Phillips of Sudbury, 2010 2
     Andrew Wyndham Phillips, Baron Phillips of Sudbury was born on 15 March 1939.3 He was the son of Alan Clifford Phillips and Dorothy Alice Wyndham.3 He married Penelope Ann Bennett in 1968.3 He died on 9 April 2023 at age 84.4
     He was educated at Uppingham School, Uppingham, Rutland, EnglandG.3 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)3 He was a practising solicitor.3 He was a founder and partner of Bates, Wells and Braithwaite solicitors in 1970 at London, England.3 He was a founder and chairman of the Legal Action Group in 1971.3 He co-authored the book The Living Law.3 He wrote the book Charitable Status: a practical handbook, published 1980.3 He was a founder and chairman of the Citizenship Foundation between 1989 and 2000.3 He wrote the book Charitable Status: a practical handbook, 4th Edition, published 1994.3 He was a member of National/local Lottery Charities Boards between 1994 and 1996.3 He wrote the book Charity Investment: Law and Practice.3 He was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1996.1,3 He was the first president of the Solicitors' Pro Bono Group.3 He was created Baron Phillips of Sudbury, of Sudbury, co. Suffolk [U.K.] on 25 July 1998.1 He lived at River House, The Croft, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.3

Children of Andrew Wyndham Phillips, Baron Phillips of Sudbury and Penelope Ann Bennett

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3131. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  4. [S466] Notices, The Telegraph, London, UK. Hereinafter cited as The Telegraph.

Dame Irene Mervyn Parnicott Pike, Baroness Pike1

M, #191700, b. 16 September 1918, d. 11 January 2004
Last Edited=23 Sep 2008
     Dame Irene Mervyn Parnicott Pike, Baroness Pike was born on 16 September 1918.2 He was the son of Ivan Samuel Pike and Alice Goordhead.2 He died on 11 January 2004 at age 85.1
     Dame Irene Mervyn Parnicott Pike, Baroness Pike usually went by his middle name of Mervyn.1 He was educated at Hunmanby Hall, Yorkshire, EnglandG.2 He graduated from Reading University, Reading, Berkshire, EnglandG, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 He was with the Women's Auxiliary Air Force between 1941 and 1946.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Melton between 1956 and 1974.2 He held the office of Assistant Postmaster-General between 1959 and 1963.2 He held the office of Joint Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Home Office between 1963 and 1964.2 He was director of Watts, Blake and Bearne in 1964.2 He was created Baron Pike, of Melton in the County of Leicestershire [U.K. Life Peer] on 15 May 1974.1 He was appointed Dame Commander, Order of the British Empire (D.B.E.) in 1981.1

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3139. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]